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F201 OSR

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,080 mi
Last recorded36,080 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 36,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 34,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,830 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,397 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,642 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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F201 OSR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F201 OSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F201 OSR registered?

F201 OSR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F201 OSR safe to buy?

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